This variant strips away PvP considerations and focuses entirely on maximizing boss DPS. Talisman swaps, buff timing, and fight-specific strategies to melt any boss vulnerable to bleed.
Stat Distribution (Level 150)
- Vigor: 55 (Slightly reduced from 60; bosses are learnable, PvP isn't)
- Mind: 25
- Endurance: 22
- Strength: 12
- Dexterity: 40
- Intelligence: 18
- Faith: 20
- Arcane: 50 (Pushed to 50 for maximum bleed buildup against bosses)
Equipment Changes
- Talisman 4: Shard of Alexander — 15% skill damage boost is enormous for Corpse Piler spam
- Physick: Thorny Cracked Tear + Stonebarb Cracked Tear — Thorny boosts successive attacks; Stonebarb increases stagger chance
- Consumable: Bloodboil Aromatic — Raw attack power boost for boss attempts
Strategy & Tips
- Pre-buff with Bloodboil Aromatic before entering the fog gate
- Activate Physick immediately when the fight starts
- Spam Corpse Piler during openings — each use hits 6+ times for rapid bleed buildup
- Against bleed-immune bosses (Elden Beast), switch to pure Corpse Piler damage — it still hits hard
- Mimic Tear with this build doubles your bleed pressure
- Fire Giant, Malenia, and Mohg are the best matchups for this variant